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m, m and m
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M, M and M

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If you are given the mean, median and mode of five positive whole numbers, can you find the numbers?

Subtraction Surprise
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Subtraction Surprise

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Try out these calculations. Are you surprised by the results?

Another Triangle in a Triangle
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Another Triangle in a Triangle

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Can you work out the fraction of the original triangle that is covered by the green triangle?

Euler's Formula
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Euler's Formula

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Some simple ideas about graph theory with a discussion of a proof of Euler's formula relating the numbers of vertces, edges and faces of a graph.
Polite Numbers
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Polite Numbers

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A polite number can be written as the sum of two or more consecutive positive integers, for example 8+9+10=27 is a polite number. Can you find some more polite, and impolite, numbers?

Pocket money
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Pocket Money

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Which of these pocket money systems would you rather have?

Legs Eleven
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Legs Eleven

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Take a four digit number. Move the first digit to the end and move the rest along. Now add your two numbers...

Cultivating Creativity
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Cultivating Creativity

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Creativity in the mathematics classroom is not just about what pupils do but also what we do as teachers. If we are thinking creatively about the mathematical experiences we offer our pupils we can open up opportunities for them to be creative. Jennifer Piggott shares some of her thoughts on creative teaching, and how it can encourage creative learners.
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